Monday 15 March 2021

EDITOR'S PICK NEWSLETTER

Editor's Pick
March 15, 2021
The EU's Cure for the E-Waste Epidemic
Globally, we throw out 50 million tons of electronics waste every year, which is the equivalent of 1,000 laptops every second. This month the EU addressed this problem with a comprehensive "right to repair" law to dramatically reduce this waste. Let's explore electrical hardware sustainability issues this week, and look at a laptop that seems to anticipate these new e-waste regulations.
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The CRM Systems Training Issue
As the CRM solution set continues to grow, it's likely that training systems will be increasingly important. That growth has the effect of converging vendor functionality at roughly the same place, making tertiary product attributes like training systems important differentiators. Taking this into account, the next big thing in CRM might not be a customer-facing app -- but one that faces employees.
Corporate Finance Execs Still Balk at Bitcoin
An increasing number of businesses and even public companies are showing interest in Bitcoin. However, not all chief financial officers of these institutions are convinced to invest in the digital currency as a corporate asset any time soon.
The Three C's of Optimizing CRM Data
Monitoring and maintaining your data is an ongoing, strategic process. By educating your CRM users -- and making their data entry process as easy as possible -- you can ensure that better-quality data will be entering the system. Here's how you can give your company a true advantage -- and empower everyone who relies on your CRM's data.
Microsoft Confident Exchange Hack Is State-Sponsored Operation
Microsoft has reported that multiple malicious actors were taking advantage of vulnerabilities in its Exchange software recently to attack systems at organizations that have failed to patch the flaws. The company attributed the attacks "with high confidence" to Hafnium, a group believed to be state-sponsored and operating out of China.
Creating an Immersive, Tailored Media Experience Through RDK-V
For multichannel video programming distributors to stay competitive, they need to offer multichannel video programming solutions that are not only innovative but user friendly. Smart TV manufacturers need to reduce time to market and provide flexible services. Each can bridge the gap by leveraging RDK-V.
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AI App Puts New Life in Old Photos

Nostalgia website MyHeritage has launched a new service that allows you to create lifelike animations of faces in still photos. The AI-powered service called Deep Nostalgia is free to try.

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Shifting Shopping Trends Push Retailers to Rethink Marketing

Shopping trends are expanding as the pandemic's effect on e-commerce continues, forcing retailers to adapt their marketing strategies to meet new consumer expectations and demands.

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Mirror Image Solutions

Two CRM vendors made news recently. Zoho had an analyst conference that reminded us that many businesses don't benefit enough from verticalized suites; and Microsoft introduced several vertical industry systems, including one for nonprofits.

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GeckoLinux Does OpenSuse Better | LinuxInsider Review

GeckoLinux is a unique distribution that goes a long way towards unifying the often-confusing array of workstation choices available to business and mainstream consumers looking for an alternative to other computing platforms.

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Forrester Consulting Study, AI-Infused Contact Centers

Create a road map to a truly cognitive contact center. Ensure AI investments achieve the dual goals of automation and customer satisfaction. Empower agents with AI-enabled tools that enhance CX. Coach, train and develop new agents wherever they work.

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Women in Tech: 20 Trailblazers Share Their Journeys
Successful women in the tech trenches share their insights and tackle subjects ranging from how to search out a strong mentor to how to be one -- from how to advance in a large company to how to start your own firm.

This book is an excellent guide for students considering STEM courses, graduates pondering job choices, and career changers at any stage in life. It's also a useful tool for school and career counselors, recruiters, and HR pros eager to diversify their workplaces.
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